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airflow

Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows

★ 47.0k stars⑂ 17.9k forksApache-2.0updated 2026-10
▦ visual — this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

airflow is an open-source automation project by apache (apache/airflow on GitHub). It has 47,046 GitHub stars and 17,947 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

Repository
apache/airflow
GitHub stars
47,046
Forks
17,947
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
Automation
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Connect your apps

    Link the services you already use through built-in integrations or generic webhooks and API calls.

  2. Build the flow visually

    Drag triggers and actions onto a canvas: when this happens, do that.

  3. Add logic and AI

    Branch on conditions, loop over items, or pipe steps through language models.

  4. Deploy and monitor

    Turn the workflow on and watch executions in the run history.

// features

Why people love it

Automation-ready

Designed to run unattended: triggers, schedules, and webhooks.

Hundreds of integrations

Prebuilt connectors plus HTTP, webhooks, and database nodes.

Visual workflow builder

Design automations on a canvas instead of writing glue code.

Error handling

Retries, fallbacks, and alerts when steps fail.

Versioned flows

Export, diff, and back up workflows like code.

No per-run pricing

The automation is free; you only pay for your own server.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/apache/airflow.git
    cd airflow
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains airflow?

It is an open-source project at apache/airflow with 17,947 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is airflow free for commercial use?

Apache 2.0 licensed — commercial use allowed with attribution.

How does it compare to Zapier?

Same idea, but self-hosted with no per-task pricing.

Do I need to code?

Most flows are visual; light expressions help for advanced logic.

Is it really free?

The core software is open-source and free to self-host; managed clouds exist if you prefer.

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Get airflow

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